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Chemical Characterization and in Vitro Cytotoxicity on Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells of Carica Papaya Leaf Extracts

Toxins, 2015
In traditional medicine, Carica papaya leaf has been used for a wide range of therapeutic applications including skin diseases and cancer. In this study, we investigated the in vitro cytotoxicity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Carica papaya leaves ...
Thao T. Nguyen, Marie-Odile Parat, Mark P. Hodson, Jenny Pan, Paul N. Shaw, Amitha K. Hewavitharana   +5 more
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Chemical Composition, Amino Acids, Phenolic Profiles and Bioavailability of Minerals in Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus) as Affected by Different Processing Techniques

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Boiling retained the nutrients and polyphenol compounds in Plectranthus esculentus tubers better than frying or roasting. A bioavailability study showed that the phytates and oxalates in the tuber may not affect the bioavailabilities of calcium, zinc, or iron in Plectranthus esculentus tubers when eaten.
Mercy Amarachi Iroaganachi, Chinedum Ogbonnaya Eleazu, Kate Eleazu, Adanma Ironkwe, Winner Kalu   +4 more
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Evaluation of Flavonoid Components in Chinese Olive by Integrated Use of Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology [PDF]

Shipin Kexue
Objective: To explore the potential biological activity of flavonoid components in Chinese olive (Canarium album Raeusch.), and the differences in flavonoid components among different germplasm resources of Chinese olive. Methods: The bioactive flavonoid
LAI Ruilian, SHEN Chaogui, LONG Yu, LIN Yanjuan, WEI Xiaoxia, WU Rujian
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ZZE-Configuration of chromophore ß-153 in C-phycocyanin from Mastigocladus laminosus [PDF]

, 1987
The photochemistry of C-phycocyanin has been studied after denaturation in the dark. It shows an irreversible reaction which has characteristics of a Ζ,Ζ,Ε- to Z,Z,Z-isomerization of dihydrobilins. Its amplitude depends on the reaction conditions, with
Bode, W., Fischer, R., Huber, R., Rüdiger, W., Scheer, Hugo, Schirmer, T., Schmidt, G., Siebzehnrübl, S.   +7 more
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Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Seed Oil: Phytochemical Composition, Bioactivity, and Emerging Applications in Food and Health

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Noni seed oil from Morinda citrifolia, highlighting its bioactive composition, conventional and green extraction methods, and major stability challenges. Encapsulation strategies improve oxidative stability and bioavailability, along with potential applications in functional foods and cosmetics, and key barriers to large‐scale commercialization ...
Sumidha Palanisamy, Kanimozhi Viswanathan, Pavithra Radhakrishnan, Sonali Lini, Sukumar Muthusamy   +4 more
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Naringenin: A potential anticancer drug

Results in Chemistry
Natural products, as vital bioactive components for human health maintenance, have garnered widespread attention for their medicinal value. Naringenin (NGE), a naturally occurring flavonoid abundant in citrus fruits, exhibits multiple pharmacological ...
Yi Zhang, Haixin Ding, Xue Zhao, Yutong Li, Pengling Ge   +4 more
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Synthesis and In Vitro Anticancer Evaluation of Novel Chrysin and 7-Aminochrysin Derivatives

Molecules, 2020
Chrysin is a naturally occurring flavonoid with mild anticancer activity. In this paper we report the synthesis of new chrysin derivatives alkylated with N-phenylchloroacetamides in position 7.
Szabolcs Mayer, Péter Keglevich, Péter Ábrányi-Balogh, Áron Szigetvári, Miklós Dékány, Csaba Szántay, László Hazai   +6 more
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Effect of DNA repair deficiencies on the cytotoxicity of resveratrol [PDF]

, 2015
Numerous preclinical studies have shown that the naturally-occurring polyphenol resveratrol may produce health-beneficial effects in a variety of disorders, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer, and cardiovascular diseases.
Burgos Morón, Estefanía, Calderón Montaño, José Manuel, López Lázaro, Miguel, López Lázaro, Miguel (Coordinador), Mateos Cordero, Santiago, Orta Vázquez, Manuel Luis   +5 more
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Evaluation of Anticancer, Antioxidant, and Possible Anti-inflammatory Properties of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in Indian Traditional Medication [PDF]

, 1997
The present study was carried out to evaluate the anticancer, antioxidant, and possible anti-inflammatory properties of diverse medicinal plants frequently used in Indian traditional medication.
Shaikh, Rafik, Pund, Mahesh, Dawane, Ashwini, Iliyas, Sayyed   +3 more
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Potential of Bee Pollen as a Nutraceutical And/Or Functional Ingredient for Metabolic Syndrome Management: In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, and Digestive Enzyme Inhibitory Activities

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Bee pollen samples from China and Spain exhibited in vitro antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and digestive enzyme inhibitory activities due to their composition, suggesting their potential as a nutraceutical or functional ingredient to help counteract oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and metabolic disorders.
Adriana Maite Fernández‐Fernández, Victoria Olt, Jessica Báez, Marcelo Miraballes, Melissa Romero, Cecilia Dauber, Ignacio Vieitez, Estela Santos, Adriana Gámbaro, Alejandra Medrano   +9 more
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